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CURRICULUM VITAE
J DON JONES, ED.D.
Associate Professor
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
700 University Blvd., MSC 223, Kingsville, TX 78363
Voice: (361) 593-2901 Fax: (361) 593-2136
E-mail: [email protected]
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________
University of Houston, Texas
Ed.D., Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies, Concentrations: Educational
Administration and Supervision, 1988.
Dissertation: Parental Support of Learning in Low SES Children: Case Studies of Four
First Grade Children and Their Parents
East Texas State University
M.Ed., Educational Administration, 1975
Concentrations: Educational Administration and Elementary Education
East Texas State University
B.S., Political Science and Speech, 1972
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION_________________________________________________
Superintendent – Texas
Principal – Texas
Government Secondary – Texas
Speech – Secondary – Texas
Elementary - Texas
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
TEACHING & SUPERVISION EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor – Superintendent Certification and Doctoral Courses
Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
2010 – Present.
Program Coordinator
Superintendent Certification Program 2010 - Present
Assistant Department Chair
Texas A&M University – Kingsville – Department of Educational Leadership and
Counseling. 2014-2015.
Program Director – Ed.D Doctoral Program and Contributing Faculty
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Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2008 – 2010: Ed.D. Program Director
Part Time Faculty – Ed.D Doctoral Program
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2006 – 2008
Adjunct Faculty – M.S. Educational Administration Program
Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
2000 – 2008
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor – Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
Texas A&M University - Kingsville, Texas
August 2015 – Present
Assistant Professor – Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas
January 2010 – August 2015
Assistant Department Chair
Texas A&M University – Kingsville – Department of Educational Leadership and
Counseling. 2014-2015.
Director of Ed.D. Programs – Richard W. Riley College of Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
2008 – 2010
Provided leadership for Ed.D. Doctoral Programs in Teacher Leadership, Administrator
Leadership, and Higher Education. Supervised fourteen full time faculty, 400 part-time faculty,
and 4300 doctoral students as well as provided leadership for course development, program
development, course summits, residencies, and the NCATE accreditation process.
Superintendent of Schools – Ricardo Independent School District
Kingsville, Texas
1999 – 2008
Assistant Superintendent – Sinton Independent School District
Sinton, Texas
1996 – 1999
High School Principal – Sinton Independent School District
Sinton, Texas
1992 – 1996
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Numerous leadership positions in public school districts.
Texas, US
1976 – 1991
COURSES TAUGHT___________________________________________________________
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY – KINGSVILLE
EDLD 6397 – Dissertation Proposal
EDLD 6331 – Educational Innovations
EDLD 6311 – Educational Leadership Theory
EDLD 6306 – Dissertation
EDLD 6313 – Policy Development
EDLD 6303 – Politics of Education
EDLD 6301 – Philosophy of education
EDAD 5345 – Principal Internship
EDAD 5385 – Superintendent Internship
PUBLICATIONS
REFEREED SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS
Lane, L., Jones, D., Penny, R., (2019) Qualitative case study of teacher’s morale in a
turnaround school, Research in Higher Education Journal. 37 (1)
Maxwell, G., Ruiz, A., McNair, C., Jones, D., Sowell, M., (2019) Come and take it: An
university – school partnership, Research in Higher Education Journal. 36 (1)
Liang, Y., Jones, D., Robles-Pina, R., (2018), Ethnic and gender stereotypes on
college student’s academic performance, Research in Higher Education Journal, 34 (2)
Liang, Y., Jones, D., (In-Press, 2018) Chinese and Taiwanese immigrant wives’ assimilation in
the United States, Journal of International Business and Cultural Studies, 12 (1)
Liang, Y. W., Jones, D., & Robles-Pina, R. (2018). College students’ GPA: Using a large dataset, Journal of Education and Social Development, 2 (2)
Briggs, J., Jones, D., Isaacson, C., (2017) Effect of adolescent girls’ drug use on academic and
Social development. Journal of International Business and Cultural Studies, 10 (1-10).
Modesto, O., Swetnam, K., Jones, D., (2016) Routines and motivations of adolescent mothers
in an alternative school: A phenomenological study. Research in Higher Education
Journal, 31 (1-11).
Fein, L., Jones, D., (2015) Using emergence theory-based curriculum to teach compromise
skills to students with autistic spectrum disorders. Administrative Issues Journal, 5 (1),
35-54.
Garcia, C., Jones, D., Isaacson, C. (2015) Comparing state mandated test scores for students in
programs with and without fine arts in the curriculum. Journal of Case Studies in
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Education, 7 (1-20).
Wiechmann, J., Richardson, M., Jones, D. (2014) A program evaluation of the
Language Labtm : Response to intervention program for teaching grammar, vocabulary,
and storytelling. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 15 (1-20).
Gonzales, A., Jones, D., Ruiz, A., (2014) Toward achievement in the “knowledge economy” of
The 21st Century: Preparing students through T-STEM academies. Research in Higher n
Education Journal, 25 (1) 1-14.
Jones, J. D., Mundy, M. A., Perez, C. G. (2014). Responding to school finance challenges: A
survey of superintendents in Texas. National Forum of Educational Administration and
Supervision, 31 (3), 4-20.
Jefferson, L., Richardson, M., Jones, D. (2014). Teachers’ perspective on using technology as an
an instructional tool. Research in Higher Education Journal, 24 (2), 1-25.
Cash, P., M., Jones, D., Richardson, M. (2014). Evaluation of the high school virtual program in
A North Texas school district. Journal of Case Studies in Education, 5 (1), 83-108.
Ramirez, H., & Jones, J. D., (2013). Effects of direct instruction and corrective feedback on
second language acquisition. National Forum of Educational Administration and
Supervision, 30 (1), 64-87.
Ramirez, H., & Jones, J. D. (2013). Effects of reading strategies and the writing process with
written recasts on second language achievement. Administrative Issues Journal, 3 (1),
73-85.
Jones, J. D., Kupczynski, L., & Marshall, R. (2012). Faculty validation of the doctoral program
design and delivery: A discussion of online verses traditional programs. National Forum
of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal. National Forum of Educational
Administration and Supervision Journal, 28 (3), 48-65.
Kupczynski, L., Jones, J. D., & Mundy, M.A. (2011). A study of factors affecting online
student success at the graduate level. Journal of Instructional Pedagogies, 5 (10). 1-10.
Jones, J. D., & Hooper, H.H. (2007). National Focus: Challenges associated with
school leadership. National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision, 2 (2),
26-31.
Cain, B., & Jones, J. D. (1992). Two schools reform jointly. The School Administrator, 49
(9), 16-18.
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REFEREED SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS WITH STUDENTS
Fields, R., Jones, D., Korelich, K. (2019) Experiences of African American Superintendent’s in
Texas. Research in Higher Education Journal. 37 (1)
Nava, J., Jones, D., Kupczynski, L., Maxwell, G., (2019) Superintendent’s perceptions of charter
school effects on traditional public schools in south Texas, National Forum of
Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 7 (4)
Jones. D., Sugalan, S., Mundy, M.A., Fedynich, L. (2019) Examining the relationship of
textbooks and labs on student achievement in 8th grade science, Administrative Issues
Journal. 8 (2)
Gonzalez, K. J., Kupczynski, L., Hall, K. & Jones, D. (2019). Impact of teachers’ gender and
self-efficacy on end of year elementary students mathematics assessments in rural south
Texas schools. Journal of Studies in Education, 9(3), 38-49.
doi.org/10.5296/jse.v9i3.15126.
Vasquez, S., Jones, D., Mundy, M.A., Isaacson, C., (2019), Student Perceptions of the
Value of Academic Advising at a Hispanic Serving Institution of Higher Education in
South Texas, Research in Higher Education Journal. 36 (1) 1-14
Garcia, N., Jones, D., Challoo, L., Mundy, M.A.., Isaacson, C. (2018). A study of early
College high school student’s persistence towards attaining a bachelor’s degree.
Research in Higher Education Journal. 34 (1) 1-7
Villarreal, C., Jones, D., Maxwell, G., Mundy, M. (2017) The Impact of Familism and the Good
Daughter Dilemma on Hispanic Female Leaders in South Texas Border Public School
Districts, Journal of International Business and Cultural Studies, 11 (1) 1-10
Kent, J., Jones, D., Isaacson, C. (2017) Exploring contributing factors leading
to the decision to drop out of school by Hispanic males, Research in Higher Education
Journal, 32 (1) 1-19
Vela, A., Jones, D., Mundy, M., Isaacson, C. (2017) Determining the effectiveness of bilingual
programs on third grade state exam scores, Research in Higher Education Journal, 33 (2)
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Korelich, K., Jones, D., Challoo, L., Bradley, K., Davis, R. (2016) The Success for All reading
program and effect on student achievement in a south Texas major suburban school
district, Journal of Education and Human Development, 5 (4) 43-54
Schulz, J., Mundy, M., Kupczynski, L., Jones, D. (2016) A comparison of practical leadership
skills of principals and assistant principals, National Forum of Educational
Administration and Supervision Journal, 34 (4) 1-10
Arambula, C., Jones, D., Mundy, M., Ruiz, A. (2016) Heterosexism, harassment, discrimination,
and coping mechanisms among gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals.
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Journal of Academic and Business Ethics, 10 (1) 1-17
Briones, E., Jones, D., Challoo, L. (2016) The effects of multiple intervention and prevention
programs have on the graduation and dropout rates of two major urban school districts in
Texas, Journal of Case Studies in Education (Publication Date TBA)
Daniels, C., Mundy, M., Kupczynski, L., Jones, D. ( 2015) Comparing Acceptable and
Unacceptable Schools on Teacher Perceptions of Leadership and Administrative Self-
Perceptions of Leadership at Hispanic Serving Schools in South Texas. Research in
Higher Education Journal, 29 (1) 1-19.
Jones, D., Garza, K., Salinas, A, (2015) Policy Analysis: An Analysis of Institutional
Admissions and State Policies in Higher Education as They Impact Undocumented
Students. Research in Higher Education Journal, 29 (1) 1-29.
Kuyatt, A., Holland, G., Jones, D. (2015). An analysis of teacher effectiveness related to
technology implementation in Texas secondary schools. Contemporary Issues in
Education Research, 8 (1), 63-70.
Garcia, S.P.G., Jones, J. D., Holland, G., & Mundy, M.A. (2013). Instructional coaching at
selected middle schools in South Texas and effects on student achievement. Journal of
Instructional Pedagogies, 11 (5) 69-85.
Parker, C., Holland, G., & Jones, J. D. (2013). The effectiveness of two reading intervention
programs in a South Texas urban school district. Accepted: National Forum of Applied
Educational Research Journal, 26 (3), 1-9.
Alfaro, M., Jones, J. D., Holland, G., & Mundy, M.A. (2013). Effects of a teacher incentive
program on 4th grade state assessment scores. Accepted: Journal of Case Studies in
Education, 4 (4) 83-97.
Kass, D., & Jones, J. D. (2010). The relationship between instructional delivery and
achievement of included elementary school students with special needs. National Forum
of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 27 (1), 40-60.
Hughes, C., & Jones, J. D. (2010). A relationship among public school leadership, ethics
and student achievement. National Forum of Educational Administration and
Supervision Journal, 27 (2), 50-73.
Ellis, J., Kupczynski, L., Mundy, M.A., & Jones, J. D. (2012). Middle school mathematics: A
study of three programs in South Texas. Journal of Modern Education Review 2 (1), 9-
17.
Davila, E. J., Holland, G., & Jones, J. D. (2012). Involuntary departure of Texas public school
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principals. Research in Higher Education Journal 16 (July), 131-139.
Schuenemann, D., Jones, J. D., & Brown, M. (2012). The impact of a curriculum model on
the mathematics and science achievement of economically disadvantaged students.
National Forum of Educational Administration and Supervision Journal, 29 (1), 63-87.
Tucker, C., & Jones, J. D. (2011). Response to intervention: increasing fluency, rate, and
accuracy for students at risk for reading failure. National Forum of Educational
Administration and Supervision Journal, 28 (1), 28-47.
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEES (* INDICATES CHAIRED)___________
Rios, N. (2019). A study of the technological behavior of school leadership: the perspectives of
Principals and teachers on the use of technology in schools (Unpublished doctoral
dissertation) Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.*
Molina, T. (2019). A comparative study of positive behavior interventions and supports in
middle schools in south Texas (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M
University – Kingsville, Texas*
Braswell, M. (2019). Does the Texas Primary Reading Inventory predict third grade third
grade on the state of Texas assessment of academic readiness scores (Unpublished
doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas*
Nava, J. (2019). Superintendent’s perceptions of charter school effects on traditional public
schools in south Texas (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M University –
Kingsville, Texas*
Villarreal, L. (2018). Perceptions and Perspectives of Southern Texas Public School Educators
In Region One of the Value of Twitter on Professional Development and Educator
Morale (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.*
Sugalan, A., (2017). Examining the Relationship of Textbooks and Labs on Student Achievement
In Eighth Grade Science (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M University –
Kingsville, Texas.*
Vasquez, S. (2017). Student perceptions of the value of academic advising at a Hispanic serving
institution of higher education in south Texas (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas
A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.*
Flores, A. (2017). Impact of Texas public school board member’s level of training and
professional development on superintendent tenure (Unpublished doctoral dissertation)
Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Montemeyor, K. (2017). A comparative analysis of charter schools and neighboring traditional
public school’s reading and math performance in South Texas (Unpublished doctoral
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dissertation) Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas *
Sugalan, A. (2017). Examining the relationship of textbooks and labs on student achievement in
eighth grade science (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M University –
Kingsville.*
Shipman, C. (2017). Perceptions of faculty toward integrating technology in undergraduate
higher education traditional classrooms at research focused regional universities in
south Texas (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M University – Kingsville,
Texas.
Alaniz, A. (2017). Beating the odds: Perceptions of former Hispanic developmental college
students (Unpublished doctoral dissertation) Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
Fields, M. (2016). Experiences of African-American Superintendents in Texas: A Qualitative
research Study (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University –
Kingsville, Texas. *
Brandon, D. (2016). The effect of leadership styles on school organizational health and
organizational climate as perceived by teachers in small rural high schools in South
Texas (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Arambula, C. (2015). Heterosexism, harassment, discrimination, and coping mechanisms among
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals (Unpublished doctoral
dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Villarreal, C. (2015). The Hispanic female leader in southern Texas border school districts:
challenges and perceptions Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University –
Kingsville, Texas. *
Briones, E. (2015). The effects multiple intervention and prevention programs have on the
graduation and dropout rates on two major urban school districts in Texas (Unpublished
doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Korelich, K. (2015). The Success for All reading program and effect on student achievement in a
south central Texas major suburban school district Unpublished doctoral dissertation).
Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Garcia, N. (2015). A mixed method study of early college high school students persistence
towards attaining a Bachelor’s degree (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M
University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Vela, A. (2015). Determining the effectiveness of bilingual programs on third grade state exam
Scores (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University –
Kingsville, Texas. *
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Rios, J. (2015). Perceptions of Hispanic single father’s role in their adolescent’s educational
achievement, aspirations, and plans for postsecondary education training (Unpublished
doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
Quinonez, J. (2015). Perceptions of successful Hispanic postsecondary students regarding
the impact of extracurricular activities on social capital (Unpublished doctoral
dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
Yruegas, L. (2015). Alternative certified teachers who become administrators: perceptions of
successes and challenges in the field (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M
University – Kingsville, Texas.
Cowan, C. (2015). Rural educator perceptions of response to intervention with special
populations of students: a way to leverage equity or a misunderstood lever (Unpublished
doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
Schulz, J. (2015). A comparison of practiced skills of principals and assistant principals to
determine if the assistant principalship prepares individuals for the principalship
(Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
Salinas, A. (2013). Policy analysis: an analysis of institutional admissions and state policies in
higher education as they impact undocumented students (Unpublished doctoral
dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Chavez, O. (2012). Program evaluation: examining the outcomes and impact of a migrant
university summer experience program (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M
University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Garcia, S.P. (2012). An evaluation of instructional coaching at selected middle schools in
South Texas and its effect on student achievement (Unpublished doctoral dissertation),
Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas. *
Rich, A. (2012). From majority to minority: A case study about adaptation to a new culture
(Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
Mejia, J. (2012). A comparative analysis of personal skills profiles among administrators,
department chairs, and faculty at a college in South Texas (Unpublished doctoral
dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville, Texas.
Meling, V. (2012). The role of supplemental instruction in academic success and retention at a
Hispanic serving institution (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University
– Kingsville, Texas.
Amstutz, D. (2011). Reflecting on reflection: A phenomenological inquiry into principal’s
reflective practice (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University –
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Kingsville, Texas.
Garcia, O. (2011). Factors influencing the academic success of children of a Hispanic World
War II veteran (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville,
Texas.
Meade, D. (2011). Teacher and parent perspectives on proactive parental involvement with
students with autism (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University,
Minneapolis, Minnesota. *
Cowles, L. (2011). Reading comprehension and analytical writing in the content-area classroom
(Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. *
Datteri, S. (2011). Effect of instructional coaching on literacy achievement in the elementary
classroom (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. *
Schuenemann, D. (2011). The impact of a curriculum model on the mathematics and science
achievement of economically disadvantaged students in Texas (Unpublished doctoral
dissertation), Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. *
Alfaro, M. (2011). The effects of the Texas Educators Excellence Grant on 4th Grade TAKS
scores (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University – Kingsville,
Texas. *
Bueno, S. (May 2011). Factors that contribute to the dropout phenomenon in a small school
district in South Texas (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Texas A&M University –
Kingsville, Texas. *
Tucker C. (2010). Response to intervention: increasing fluency, rate, and accuracy for students
at risk for reading failure (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University,
Minneapolis, Minnesota. *
Garcia, C. (2010). Comparing student mandated test scores with and without fine arts in the
curriculum (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. *
Koester, E. (2010). The relationship between principal’s perceptions of accountability and
Georgia high school graduation test scores. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden
University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. *
Kass, D. (2009). The relationship between instructional delivery and achievement of included
elementary school students with special needs. (Unpublished doctoral dissertation),
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. *
Stevenson, K.F. (2009). The relationship between effective components in alternative
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certification programs and the recruitment, attainment, and retention of teachers
(Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. *
Hughes, C. (2008). A relationship among public school leadership, ethics and student
achievement (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. *
Holubz, B. (2008) Technology in the seventh grade classroom: collaborating, implementing and
assessing (Unpublished doctoral dissertation), Walden University, Minneapolis,
Minnesota. *
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS_______________________________________________
INTERNATIONAL:
Villarreal, L., Jones, D., Challoo, L., Fedynich, L., (October, 2018) Perceptions and
Perspectives of Southern Texas Public School Educators in Region One of the Value of
Twitter on Professional Development and Educator Morale., Paper presented at the
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education International Conference,
Las Vegas, Nevada.
Liang, Y., Jones, D., Robles-Pina, R., (March, 2018), Ethnic and Gender Stereotypes on College
Student’s Academic Performance, Paper presented at the Academic and Business
Research Institute International Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
Liang, Y., Jones, D., (March, 2018) Chinese and Taiwanese Immigrant Wives’ Assimilation in
the United States, Paper presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute
International Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
Vasquez, S., Jones, D., Mundy, M., Isaacson, C., (March, 2018) Student Perceptions of the
Value of Academic Advising at a Hispanic Serving Institution of Higher Education in
South Texas, Paper presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute
International Conference, San Antonio, Texas.
Garcia, N., Jones, D., Isaacson, C. (April, 2017) A Study of Early College High School
Students Persistence Towards Attaining a Bachelor’s Degree, Paper presented at
the American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference in San Antonio,
Texas.
Villarreal, C., Jones, D., Maxwell, G., (April, 2017) The Impact of Familism and the Good
Daughter Dilemma on Hispanic Female Leaders in South Texas Border Public School
Districts, Paper presented at the American Educational Research
Association (AERA) in San Antonio, Texas.
Kent, J., Jones, D., Isaacson, C. (October, 2016) Exploring Contributing Factors Leading
to the Decision to Drop Out of School by Hispanic Males, Paper presented at the
Academic and Business Research Institute International Conference, Albuquerque, New
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Mexico.
Modesto, O., Swetnam, K., Jones, D., (October, 2016) Routines and Motivations of
Adolescent Mothers in an Alternative School: A Phenomenological Study, Paper
Presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute International Conference,
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Briggs-Vaughn, J., Jones. D., Isaacson, C. (October, 2016) Effect of Adolescent Girls’ Drug
Use on Academic and Social Development, Paper to be presented at the Academic and
Business Research Institute International Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Arambula, C., Jones, D., Mundy, M., Ruiz, A. ( April, 2016) Heterosexism, Harassment,
Discrimination, and Coping Mechanisms Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and
Questioning Individuals. Paper presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute,
San Antonio, Texas.
Jones, D., Garza, K., Salinas, A, (October 2015) Policy Analysis: An Analysis of Institutional
Admissions and State Policies in Higher Education as They Impact Undocumented
Students. Paper presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute, Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Daniels, C., Mundy, M., Kupczynski, L., Jones, D. (October 2015) Comparing Acceptable and
Unacceptable Schools on Teacher Perceptions of Leadership and Administrative Self-
Perceptions of Leadership at Hispanic Serving Schools in South Texas. Paper Presented
At the Academic and Business Resaerch Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Wiechmann, J., Richardson, M., Jones, D. (January, 2015) A Program Evaluation of the
Language Labtm : Response to Intervention Program for Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary,
and Storytelling. Paper presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute,
Orlando, Florida.
Gonzales, A., Jones, J. D., & Ruiz, A. (March 2014) Toward Achievement in the “Knowledge
Economy” of the 21st Century: Preparing Students Through T-STEM Academies. Paper
presented at the Academic and Business Research Institute. San Antonio, Texas.
Davidson, Leavery., Richardson, Martha., & Jones, J.D. (March, 2014) Teachers’ Perspective
on Using Technology as an Instructional Tool. Paper presented at the Academic and
Business Research Institute. San Antonio, Texas.
Cash, P E., Jones, J. D., & Richardson, M. (October 2013) Evaluation of the High School
Virtual Program in a North Texas School District. Paper presented at the meeting of
the Academic and Business Research Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Alfaro, M., Holland, G., Jones, J. D., & Mundy, M.A. (October, 2012). Effects of a teacher
incentive program on 4th grade state assessment scores. Paper presented at the meeting of
the Academic and Business Research Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Ellis, J., Jones, J. D., Kupczynski, L., & Mundy, M.A. (April, 2012). Middle School
mathematics: A study of three programs in South Texas. Paper presented at the
American Educational Research Association International Conference, Vancouver,
Canada.
Gonzales, A. Holland, G., & Jones, J. D. (January, 2012). Building Capacity: University/school
district partnerships for dual credit faculty development. Paper presented at the Hawaii
International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Gonzales, A., Holland, G., & Jones, J. D. (October, 2011). Building capacity: University/school
district partnerships for dual credit faculty development. Paper presented at the meeting
of the Academic and Business Research Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Jones, J. D. (January, 2011). The importance of ethics training for principals, superintendents
and board members. Paper presented at the Hawaii International Conference on
Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
NATIONAL:
Fields, M., Jones, D., Korelich, K., (February, 2019) Experiences of African American
Superintendents in Texas, Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Association
Conference, San Antonio, Texas
Jones, D., Sugalan, A., Mundy, M., Fedynich, L., (March, 2018) Examining the Relationship
of textbooks and Labs on Student Achievement in Eighth Grade Science, Paper Presented
at the Southwest Educational Research Association conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Briones, E., Jones, D., Challoo, L. (February, 2016) The effects of multiple intervention and
prevention programs have on the graduation and dropout rates of two major urban
school districts in Texas, Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research
Association conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Korelich, K., Jones, D., Challoo, L., Bradley, K., Davis, R. (February, 2016) The Success for All
Reading program and effect on student achievement in a south Texas major suburban
School district, Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association
Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Jones, J.D., Perez, Carol, Mundy, Marie-Anne (February, 2014) Responding to School Finance
Challenges: A survey of School Superintendents in Texas. Paper to be presented at the
Southwest Educational Research Association Regional Conference, New Orleans,
Louisiana.
Garcia, S.P.G., Jones, J. D., Holland, G., & Mundy, M.A. (February, 2013). Instructional
Coaching at Selected Middle Schools in South Texas and Effects on Student
Achievement. Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association
Regional Conference. San Antonio, Texas.
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Brown, M., Jones, J.D., & Schuenemann, D. (February, 2012). The impact of a curriculum
model on the mathematics and science achievement of economically disadvantaged
students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research
Association, New Orleans, Louisiana.
STATE:
Ruiz, A., Jones, D., Maxwell, G., (September, 2016) Update on the Premont ISD – University
Alliance. Presented at the Chancellor’s Summit on Education, San Antonio, Texas.
Jones, J. D., Perez S., & Villarreal, L. (October, 2010). An Overview of the statewide C-Scope
curriculum cooperative and its implications for practice in higher education programs
for teacher preparation and graduate level curriculum and leadership courses. Paper
presented at the Chancellor’s Summit on Teacher Education, Austin, Texas.
Bain, S., Hughes C., & Jones, J. D. (July, 2010). Ethics as they relate to board training,
counseling and a summarization of recent research indicating a relationship between
principal ethics training and student performance. Paper presented at the Texas
Education Agency Focus Forward Conference, Austin, Texas.
REGIONAL:
Jones, J. D. (May, 2012). School Finance Issues and Strategies. Presentation and Panel
Discussion to Texas Association of School Boards Workshop, Kingsville, Texas.
Jones, J. D. (May, 2011). School Finance Issues and Strategies. Presentation and Panel
Discussion to Texas Association of School Boards Workshop, Kingsville, Texas.
Jones, J. D. (February, 2011). Doctoral program design and delivery: A discussion of online
versus traditional programs. Presented at Winds of Change Conference, Texas A&M
University – Kingsville, Texas.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY______________________________________
Applied as Principal Investigator
The Templeton Foundation
Character Education Grant
Applied for funding of $207,009.00 to study the impact of character education and activities on
student behavior and performance. Fall: 2017
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Principal Investigator
LEAD Scholarship Grant, Texas A&M University – Kingsville
2010 – 2014
Grant awarded in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of building partnerships with local
districts to provide training and certification for prospective principals.
Mentor to public school principal
Texas Title I Priority Schools Grant, Texas A&M – Kingsville
2010 – 2013
Grant awarded in the amount of $3,600,000 for the purpose of assisting King High School,
Kingsville Independent School District to meet school improvement goals.
Principal Investigator
Texas Education Agency, Algebra 1 Cycle 2 Freer ISD
Spring 2011 – 2014
Total grant awarded in the amount of $200,000 of which $32,400 was received by Texas A&M
University – Kingsville for the purpose of supporting development of Algebra skills in Freer
Independent School District, Freer, Texas.
Grant Writer
Universal Service Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Grant
1998-1999
Grant awarded in the amount of $880,000 for the purpose of implementing a district wide
wireless technology network infrastructure at Sinton Independent School District, Sinton, Texas.
Grant Writer
Universal Service Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Grant
2000-2001
Grant awarded in the amount of $368,000 for the purpose of building a district wide technology
network infrastructure at Ricardo Independent School District, Kingsville, Texas.
Grant Writer
US Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Grant
2006-2007
Grant awarded in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of updating the district technology
network and supporting distance learning opportunities at Ricardo Independent School District,
Kingsville, Texas.
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PROFESSIONAL GROWTHACTIVITIES________________________________________
Professional Society Memberships (Current)
Current Member American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA)
Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP)
TAMUK Title V Teacher Training Seminars: Summer 2018 - Present
Professional Society Leadership
President Elect Texas Association of Rural Schools
2007 - 2008
Legislative Committee Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
1994-1996
Professional Service Activities
New Faculty Investment Program
Completed 1st year
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
2010-2011
Virtual Instructor Certification Program Completed
Texas A&M University
Spring, 2011
Certification for Quality Matters
Completed – Applying the Rubric
June, 2011
Certification for Quality Matters Completed – Peer Reviewer Certification
June, 2011
AWARDS_____________________________________________________________________
Outstanding Junior Faculty Member
College of education and Human Performance
Texas A&M University – Kingsville
March, 2016
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Award for Teaching Excellence TAMUS Student Recognition
Fall 2011
Superintendent of the Year Texas Association of School Boards, Region 2 Service Center Area
2005-2006
Best Paper Award
Academic and Business Research Institute (AABRI) Education/Instructional Pedagogies
Track for the paper: Effect of Adolescent Girls’ Drug Use on Academic and Social
Development. (Albuquerque, NM) Fall, 2016
Academic and Business Research Institute (AABRI) Education/Instructional Pedagogies
Track for the paper Comparing Acceptable and Unacceptable Schools on Teacher
Perceptions of Leadership and Administrative Self- Perceptions of Leadership at
Hispanic Serving Schools in South Texas. (Las Vegas) Fall, 2015.
Academic and Business research Institute (AABRI) Education/Instructional Pedagogies
Track for the paper A Program Evaluation of the Language Labtm : Response to
Intervention Program for Teaching Grammar, Vocabulary, and Storytelling. (Orlando)
Spring, 2015.
Academic and Business Research Institute (AABRI) Education/Instructional Pedagogies
Track for the paper Effects of a Teacher Incentive Program on 4th Grade State
Assessment Scores. (Las Vegas) Fall 2012
Academic and Business Research Institute (AABRI) Education/Instructional Pedagogies
Track for the paper Evaluation of the high school virtual program in
A North Texas school district. (Las Vegas) Fall, 2013.
SERVICE ACTIVITIES________________________________________________________
Student Advisement
Presenter
Program academic residencies, Walden University Ed.D.
2006-2009
Academic advising
Program academic residencies, Walden University Ed.D.
2006-2009
Participated in individual advising session at academic residencies
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Student Research Direction
Active Chair
Doctoral dissertation committee, Texas A & M University – Kingsville, Texas
Current 2010 – Present
Committees
Member:
COEHP Dean Search Committee – Fall 2019 - Present
Chair
EDLD Faculty Search Committee – Fall 2019
Chair
EDLD Faculty Search Committee – Summer 2019
Member
EDLD Faculty search Committee Fall – Spring 2018-2019
Member
University Faculty Senate: Spring 2015-Spring 2017
Member
University Faculty Evaluation Committee: Fall 2017 – Fall 2018
Member
University Faculty Senate SRI Committee: Fall 2015 – Present
Member
University Faculty Senate – Faculty Evaluation Committee: Fall 2017-2018
Member
University Senate Bill 11 (Concealed Carry) Committee: Fall 2015
Member
EDLC Departmental Faculty Search Committee (Counseling professor): Fall 2015-
Present
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Member
University Calendar Committee, Committee Chair, fall 2011 - 2012, Chair, 2012 - 2013
Texas A & M University – Kingsville, Texas
Member
University International Studies and Programs Advisory Committee, Texas A & M
University – Kingsville, Texas
2010 – 2013
Member University Faculty Senate, Texas A & M University – Kingsville, Texas
Spring 2011 – 2013, 2016 - 2018
Member University Students Discipline Committee, Texas A & M University – Kingsville, Texas
Fall 2011 – 2017
Board Member
Creative Risk Funding, Dallas, Texas
Current
This organization provides workers compensation insurance services to Texas School Districts)
Community / Other
Eucharistic Minister All Saints Episcopal Church
Current
Co-Founder, Board Member and Past President Corpus Christi Safe Place Inc. (Wenholz Houses)
2005 – Present
This 501 C-3 organization provides shelter, food and rehabilitation support for the homeless.
